Today, working as a veterinarian, I received a complaint from a client. He said I sucked at my job, purely because I implied he should have brought his severely ill cat in a lot sooner. Which he should have. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I sent my boss a picture of my cat instead of the report I was supposed to send. He replied, "Maybe I should've hired him instead of you." FML
Today, a customer brought his cat in to be euthanized. I told him to "have a nice day" as he was leaving. FML
Today, my boss brought his cat to the office. Despite our no pet policy, I still managed to get the blame when the crazy animal scratched 3 colleagues and peed on the floor after my boss left for bathroom. Apparently I was supposed to be "looking after it". FML
Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML
Today, I had to take my cat to the vet. On the way there, he managed to get out of his cage, climb into the front seat, onto my chest, and howl in my face as I tried to drive down the highway. I ended up with stitches and still got charged for missing my cat's appointment. FML
Today, I took my dog to the vet. Wanting to seem like a responsible owner, I lifted him onto the exam table. My back then cracked loudly, I dropped him, and he ran straight into a trash can. The vet sighed and asked, “Rough day for both of you?” FML
Today, I was the designated emotional support person for my friend's mom as she went to have her sick cat put down. The cat was aggressive towards the male vet. She said, "She doesn't like men" to which the vet replied, "Well, soon that won't be a problem." The willpower it took both of us to not yell at him, or worse… FML
Today, I took my wife's cat to the vet for her yearly check up. I'm finishing the day at the hospital with multiple bite wounds and a deep gash in my leg. My wife chose to comfort her cat instead. FML
Today, I saved a kitten from the streets, cleaned her up and asked the vet what I should do with her because she was the sweetest thing and my cat has a highly contagious illness. The vet had to put her down. FML
Today, I started my dream job of being a veterinarian. My first day consisted of having to put down 12 dogs and 5 cats. FML
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Top comments
Tripartita 45
I went once brought in my cat after it l had been hit by a car a few days prior. The "vet" was so shitty, he couldn't even bring it back to life! He just kept trying to move towards the door and asking how I managed to get past reception with a dead cat. Pfff!
watermelon15 35
Don't take it personally. You didn't do anything wrong.
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Comments (25)
brocho 26
Some people can't accept responsibility for their own actions and are always pointing the blame at others. Don't let his comment get to you, for usually people who are busy pointing fingers are clueless in life.
Sparkieemae 14
It's a lame excuse, but he was probobly lashing out over feeling guilty that he caused harm to his cat. Being spiteful as I am, I would have implied that he sucks at being a pet owner.
KaylaTackett 18
Maybe he shouldn't have pets if he's not going to take care of them properly.
metalcrazed 21
Some cats are really good at hiding being sick,but it's not your job to judge the client but to heal the animal. I wouldn't take my cat to someone who made comments like that without knowing the full situation.
riahlum 12
Obviously he did know the situation, and yes maybe it isn't the owners fault that they didnt realize, but its most definitely not the vets for not being able to save an animal when there was nothing he could do
DoomedGemini 38
It was implied, which could mean anything from "at the point they're at.." To an obvious remark. And even if op said it, it could be followed up by signs to look for. It's a vets job to look out for the animals health, including provide explanations and advice. If you don't want to hear how to care for an animal, get a stuffed one or visit them.
metalcrazed 21
Except not all illnesses are the fault of the owner and blamin him is just making the situation worse.
Quiet_one 22
I once had a client accuse me of trying to charge her for unnecessary procedures because I recommended a test for her cat and she didn't understand why. If she'd told me my explanation wasn't clear I would have gladly clarified, but instead she went home and wrote a 2 page long letter to complain about it. Some people...
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I work in a vet clinic so I can help animals, but quite often it's extremely disheartening. Just know that others in the field feel for you, OP. Going through these kinds of situations every day (especially ones that can be prevented) takes its toll.
Colerich 15
Who else read it as "vegetarian" instead of "veterinarian" and was very confused
RabbitOfAurora 28
Don't let the idiots get you down. I'm very thankful there are people out there strong enough to be vets in the first place. when I was 15 I brought my cat in after I noticed she wasn't eating (not even ham!) and was just behaving a bit oddy. She was only four so it was a real shock find out she had multiple kidney tumors and only a couple of months left to live. I had her put down that same day and cried so hard from the moment he said "kidney tumors" I almost passed out. I had always wanted to be a vet, but that day I saw a harsh reality that my heart just couldn't take. I know it was worst case scenario, and the joy you must feel when you can save a pet probably outweighs that by a million, but I couldn't keep myself so composed when I have someone that upset infront of me. So just... a big thank you for all that you and other vets do.
Witchylady 18
Most people are ignorant. And he doesn't deserve to be an owner of a cat. I am glad you told him what he should have done. The sad thing is people like the idea of owning pets but don't want to take any responsibility for the welfare and the financial obligations that having. Furry family member entails. Animal owners should be screened and must prove financial viability and care and common sense. I wished you have told him off more. Keep doing what you are doing. Animals are so important. And so special
GokuSS400 18
I get it #2 !!!! Ahh funny joke